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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.26, 14,182.20 and 2,879.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.26, 14,182.20 and 2,879.09 is: 4,319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.26 : 14,182.20 = 2,879.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.26/14,182.20 = 2,879.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.26x = 14,182.20 × 2,879.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.26x = 40,831,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,831,830.20/9,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.34

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